Teams Tip: Removing Skype for Business from Your Computer

Skype for BusinessAs we move to Microsoft Teams over the next few months, eventually your Skype for Business client will fail to work. However, it will still be on your computer, so here’s how to remove it when the time comes.

Windows Devices

On your SMU-owned Windows device, you can remove the Skype for Business client by using the tool provided in the Ivanti Portal Manager.

  1. Search for Portal Manager or find it in your Start menu.
  2. In the Portal Manager window, select the M365 Apps for Enterprise UBL/UI (Skype Removal) item.
    The Skype removal tool in the Ivanti Portal Manager.
  3. Click Install.
  4. The process will complete automatically in about 15 minutes.

Mac Devices

If you’re using a Mac, you can just move the Skype for Business application to the Trash and empty the trash, just like any other application!

Of course, you’ll only want to do this after your phone number has been moved to Teams!

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Zach Peterson

Zach is a Senior IT Training & Communications Consultant with OIT. Zach began his SMU career at the IT Help Desk in 2012 and joined the Training & Communications Team in 2015. He is a 2011 graduate from the University of North Texas and obtained a Master of Liberal Studies degree from SMU in 2018. He enjoys reading and collecting vintage and antique radio sets. He grew up in Valley View, Texas near Denton.

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